The couple already have three sons, Brooklyn, 11, Romeo, eight, and Cruz, five, all of whom are said to be “delighted to have a sister”.

On his Facebook page, David Beckham said: “I am so proud and excited to announce the birth of our daughter Harper Seven Beckham.”

The pair married in 1999.

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